| Term |
Lesson |
Definition |
| Arithmetic Sequence |
A sequence with a common pattern ex. +2 Every time |
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| Constant |
a number or variable that is real |
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| Constant of Variation |
the variable K in the equation y=kx |
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| Direct Variation |
equation y=kx where k does NOT equal zero |
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| Family of Graphs |
groups of graphs that have at least one thing in common |
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| Linear Equation |
an equation that forms a straight line on a graph |
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| Parent Function |
simplest function in a family |
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| Rate of Change |
another word for slope |
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| Root |
solutions of a quadratic equation |
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| Slope |
rise over run formula that determines how "steep" a line may be |
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| Standard Form |
standard form of a linear equation is A•x+B•y=C |
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| Terms of the Sequence |
parts of an equation ex. 2x-2•8 2x and 2•8 are two different terms |
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| X-Intercept |
the point on a graph where a line crosses the x axis |
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| Y-Intercept |
the point on a graph where a line crosses the y axis |